9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law —even his prayer is detestable.
10 The one who leads the upright into an evil waywill fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph,there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power,people hide themselves.
13 The one who conceals his sinswill not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces themwill find mercy.
14 Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.